Poland, Republic. Two Army Sleeve Insignia, c.1944

Polish 2nd Army Corps Sleeve Badge (in white cotton with the insignia screen-printed in red ink, brown cotton mesh backer, measuring 40 mm (w) x 49 mm (h)); and British 8th Army Sleeve Badge (which was worn by all ranks after the Capture of Monte Cassino, two-piece construction, white cotton shield with a yellow embroidered cross, the shield sewn in place to a rectangular-shaped black felt base, measuring 42 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)). Paper and glue residue evident on the reverse of both badges from previous board mounting, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The 2nd Polish Corps was established in 1944. The British 8th Army badge was awarded to all Polish units which participated in the Battle for Monte Cassino in 1944.